Appendicitis Caused by Primary Varicella Zoster Virus Infection in a Child with DiGeorge Syndrome
Joint Authors
Smedegaard, Lotte Møller
Christiansen, Claus Bohn
Melchior, Linea Cecilie
Poulsen, Anja
Source
Issue
Vol. 2017, Issue 2017 (31 Dec. 2017), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2017-08-16
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Introduction.
Chickenpox is caused by varicella zoster virus (VZV).
Although predominantly a mild disease, it can cause considerable morbidity and in rare occasions even mortality in healthy children as well as increased morbidity and mortality in immunocompromised patients.
The aetiology of appendicitis is largely unknown but is thought to be multifactorial.
Appendicitis is a suspected, but not well documented, complication from varicella zoster virus infection.
Case Presentation.
A five-year-old girl diagnosed with DiGeorge syndrome and a prolonged primary VZV infection was admitted due to abdominal pain, increasing diarrhoea, vomiting, and poor general condition.
She developed perforated appendicitis and an intraperitoneal abscess.
VZV DNA was detected by PCR in two samples from the appendix and pus from the abdomen, respectively.
The child was treated with acyclovir and antibiotics and the abscess was drained twice.
She was discharged two weeks after referral with no sequela.
Conclusion.
Abdominal pain in children with viral infections can be a challenge, and appendicitis has to be considered as a complication to acute viral diseases, especially if the child is immunocompromised.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Smedegaard, Lotte Møller& Christiansen, Claus Bohn& Melchior, Linea Cecilie& Poulsen, Anja. 2017. Appendicitis Caused by Primary Varicella Zoster Virus Infection in a Child with DiGeorge Syndrome. Case Reports in Pediatrics،Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-3.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Smedegaard, Lotte Møller…[et al.]. Appendicitis Caused by Primary Varicella Zoster Virus Infection in a Child with DiGeorge Syndrome. Case Reports in Pediatrics No. 2017 (2017), pp.1-3.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Smedegaard, Lotte Møller& Christiansen, Claus Bohn& Melchior, Linea Cecilie& Poulsen, Anja. Appendicitis Caused by Primary Varicella Zoster Virus Infection in a Child with DiGeorge Syndrome. Case Reports in Pediatrics. 2017. Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1149419
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1149419